US Bridges

Clinton Ave over Pinhook Creek

Good

Madison County, Alabama · 604 Clinton Ave · Structure no. 020628

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clinton Ave over Pinhook Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clinton Ave over Pinhook Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 59 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21,560 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesClinton Ave
CrossesPinhook Creek
Location604 Clinton Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.73194, -86.59556
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2023)
Projected traffic21,560 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$4.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clinton Ave over Pinhook Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Clinton Ave over Pinhook Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Clinton Ave over Pinhook Creek carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Clinton Ave over Pinhook Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Clinton Ave over Pinhook Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.